4th Grade Open House

Welcome, parents and students!

Welcome to 4th Grade!· Thank you for

coming tonight! We hope that you will learn valuable information regarding your child’s 4th grade year.

Meet the TeamTEAM TEACHERS:

· Mrs. Shepherd~ ELA and Social Studies· Mrs. Genusa~ UNO Student Teacher· Mrs. Allelo~ Math and Science· Mrs. Sylvia~ Para

4th Grade Goals· To give your child the academic and

social skills needed to progress to fifth grade and thrive in an ever changing society.

· Accept RESPONSIBILITY for one’s own actions.

· Become Life-Long Learners.

Dress Code· Students are to come dressed in the appropriate uniform

including: an Estelle shirt, khaki pants, black or navy belt, black socks and all black shoes.

· Dress code violations will be given.

Classroom Community· Each classroom is a community. In our community, we have

rules to help us get along with each other.

Rule #1 Follow directions quickly.

Rule #2 Raise your hand for permission to speak.

Rule #3 Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.

Rule #4 Make Smart Choices

Rule #5 Keep your DEAR Teacher Happy!

Classroom Community· Each classroom is a community. In our community, we have

consequences, if we break the rules.

Students pull their behavior cards from the Behavior Bulletin Board or sign the

conduct book.

Once their red card is pulled then the following PBIS actions are taken.

1- Behavior Report

2-Phone Call

3-Detention (Wednesday 8:15-8:55)

4- Parent Teacher Conference

5- Office Referral

Classroom Community· Daily Conduct Grades are given in your child’s agenda.

Super Improver Wall· Students have the opportunity to earn stamps for good

behavior, homework, or completing goals set by the teacher.· For every 10 stamps earned student’s get to change their star

and receive an incentive.· Check out our Super Improver Wall!· Before you leave, write 1 goal you have for your child on a

sticky note. Don’t forget to include their name and yours.

Grade Level Subjects· The subjects we cover during fourth

grade are:· Reading · English/Writing· Math· Science· Social studies· Library/ Information Resources

Reading· All curriculum instruction is

guided by the Louisiana’s Common Core State Standards.

· Do not be shocked if you do not see your child bringing home the reading textbook each night. In 4th Grade picture books, novel sets and non-fiction resources are used to teach the standards.

· Please encourage your child to read each night to increase fluency.

Reading Homework· Reading Homework will

consist of a worksheet. · Students will need to respond

and answer questions based on the weekly skill.

· Homework is checked each morning and counts towards your child’s participation grade.

· Reading Tests- Friday

Writing/English· All curriculum instruction is guided

by the Common Core State Standards.

· During the school year, your child will be creating various types of writing including:

· Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive, Letter Writing, Poetry, Journaling, and Creative Stories.

· Students will post several of their essays on their blog.

· http://kidblog.org/stars-8

· English Homework.· English Tests- Monday

Social Studies· Units of Study include:

Geography, Civics, Economics, History (Louisiana and US),

World History

· Interactive notebooks handouts on left side and notes on the right.

· Social Studies Tests - Friday

Math· All curriculum instruction is

guided by Common Core State Standards.

· Problem of the Day · Please study Multiplication

Facts Nightly.

Useful Everyday Math Websites

www.mathplayground.com

www.mathisfun.com

www.figurethis.org

www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com

www.mathwire.com

Science· Units of study include:Science as Inquiry, Physical

Science, Life Science, Earth and Space

Science, Science and the Environment

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Homework· Students will have homework Monday

through Thursday. Math homework along with Reading, and English.

· Students will have their homework written in their agenda books.

· All Homework is written down on Monday and checked and signed by the teacher.

LEAP Test· Phase 1 of the LEAP test- Writing and Math

Constructed Response- March 18th

· Phase 2- Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies- April 7th-10th

· www.louisianapass.org Students will receive usernames and passwords.

Parent’s Checklist for Success

Ask if nightly homework is completed

Check Agenda Book Nightly

Visit our Web-Sites – http://shepherdsshiningstars.wikispaces.com

See all notes home in the Blue Folder.

Check and sign Test Folder every other Monday. Sign up for access to the Parent Portal.

Read all classroom and school newsletters.

Sign up on Remind 101-

Text (901)622-7964 @shepherds Read to your child nightly. Contact us with any

questions or concerns.

Our Class Websites

· Estelle Webpage- http://estelle.jpschools.org - About Us- Faculty & Staff

Communication· Phone Call- 347-3727· Email – erica.shepherd@jppss.k12.la.us,

alicia.allelo@jppss.k12.la.us · Sign up to receive texts on upcoming class and

school events

(901)622-7964 @shepherds

· Parent Conferences- Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 2:35:3:20. Please email or call ahead to make an appointment.

Let’s Have a Great Year!